YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – When Congress returns to Washington next week from their two-week break, the disaster funding bill will be waiting. The bill is hung up in the Senate over disagreements in how much and where federal dollars should be spent. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it is a slow, frustrating process. Johnson… Read more »

Aberdeen, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Army National Guard will be doing training this coming Friday (5th), Saturday (6th), and Sunday (7th) at the Brown County Fairgrounds. This is important for the public to know because there will be artillery going off. Please do not call the Sheriff’s Office if you hear these loud booms. This… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (Press Release) – As cities and towns work on clearing roads in the aftermath of this week’s blizzard, producers are out checking on livestock. It is calving season for many, and newborn calves need protection from the stress spring weather can bring. Some area producers are sharing videos and photos of heavy drifting… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Many roads throughout South Dakota are still impassable. State Highway Trooper Berndt gives us more detail on the situation. Highway 12 west of Bowdle is completely blocked as of now. The Department of Transportation is working as quickly and efficiently as they can. For updated road reports, check www.safetravelusa.com/sd/.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern Electric Cooperative crews along with line crews from FEM Electric Association headed out Friday morning with the goal of restoring power to all affected members by tonight (Friday 3/15). Seven linemen from FEM Electric Association from Ipswich are assisting with the restoration efforts in both Brown and Spink counties.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A dozen republican Senators joined democrats in blocking the national emergency resolution that the President declared to build the Mexican border wall. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds supported the President but says the law the President used needs to be changed. Rounds says voted yes despite his concerns about the law.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem ordered the opening of the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Pierre to help coordinate the state’s response to ongoing blizzard and flood conditions. Department of Public Safety Spokesman Tony Mangan says it is a resource for local governments. Mangan says flooding will be the long term focus.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department and the Aberdeen Optimist Club are sponsoring a Family Free Throw Contest. The contest will be held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Tuesday, March 19. Registration will be from 6:30-7:00 PM with the contest beginning at 7:00 PM. The contest will be divided… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Flood waters are receding around Yankton and services are returning. City Manager Amy Leon says they were worried about the waste water treatment plant. Leon says there were some problems in managing emergency services. Yankton Mayor Nathan Johnson says it will take time to recover. Leon says the Auld-Brokaw trail along… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. – A Snow removal removal alert has been issued for the city of Aberdeen. • Plowing on POSTED EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES will begin at 6 AM, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019. • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2 and plowing of all streets and avenues in Zone 3 will begin at 7… Read more »